Plumbing Cost Guides

What it costs to fix or replace the pipes and water systems behind your walls.

9 guides. We check the prices against 2026 sources (see how we get our numbers). To compare every project, see the cost index.

How Much Does Drain Cleaning Cost?

Drain cleaning costs $150 to $500 in 2026. Most people pay about $250. Compare a sink clog with a main sewer line and see what repeat clogs mean.

$150 – $500

How Much Does It Cost to Pump a Septic Tank?

Septic tank pumping costs $250 to $600 in 2026. Most people pay about $400. See cost by tank size, how often to pump and what raises the price.

$250 – $600

How Much Does It Cost to Install a Toilet?

A new toilet costs $250 to $800 installed in 2026, and most people pay about $450. See cost by toilet type and the hidden floor damage to check for.

$250 – $800

How Much Does It Cost to Install a Sump Pump?

Installing a sump pump costs $650 to $2,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $1,200. See why a battery backup is the add-on worth paying for.

$650 – $2,000

How Much Does a Water Softener Cost?

A water softener costs $800 to $3,500 installed in 2026. Most people pay about $1,500. Compare salt and salt-free systems and what they cost to keep up.

$800 – $3,500

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Well Pump?

Replacing a well pump costs $1,500 to $4,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $1,900. See why a deeper well costs more and what a new pressure tank adds.

$1,500 – $4,000

How Much Does a Septic System Cost?

A new septic system costs $3,000 to $20,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $8,000. See why your soil decides the price and how to make the system last.

$3,000 – $20,000

How Much Does Sewer Line Replacement Cost?

Replacing a sewer line costs $3,000 to $12,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $5,500. Compare digging with no-dig methods, and why a camera check comes first.

$3,000 – $12,000

How Much Does It Cost to Repipe a House?

Repiping a house costs $4,000 to $15,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $7,500. Compare plastic PEX and copper pipe, and see why slab homes cost more.

$4,000 – $15,000